Tributes have been paid to Jerry Daniell, a “Big hearted man” who died following a serious collision in Newton Abbot on Thursday the 22nd September.
Emergency services were called to Shaldon Road at 2.10pm after the collision between a red Mercedes B180 and the black Yamaha V-Max motorcycle outside Milber Service Station.
The motorcycle rider, 53-year-old Jerry Daniell from Torquay, sustained life-threatening injuries and was taken to Torbay Hospital where he sadly died the following day.
Jerry’s family paid the following tribute: “On the 23rd September we lost our...
A great singles party night for people 30+ so whether it is Thriller or the Monster Mash, because we all have a Halloween song, put on your dancing shoes, big feet or whatever your costume is and head on over to The Monkey Suit, Exeter for a fantastic night of Halloween partying!
We have Music, Prizes, well we have to award the people in fancy dress, don't we?
All tickets only £7.95 per person
To check out all the details of this and all our other events head to our website www.scruffnkenpromotions.co.uk and we will see you soon.
A lovely singles night for people 30+ at a great venue in Topsham, Devon.
You will sample Red, White, Rose and Sparkling they are certainly a taste bud tingling sensation. All the wines you will be tasting are produced in Pebblebeds own vineyard so you can't get more local to Devon.
You will be enjoying food brought to you by a top French Chef Raphael Barras. It will consist of local cheeses, meats, smoked trout or pate and their absolutely fabulous pizzas all served on wooden platters to share and enjoy.
All in all it is a great evening where you will get to...
Police in Exeter have released the image of a man they wish to identify as they believe he may have witnessed a crime in the City Centre.
Detective Constable Mark Nagle, said: “Just after midnight on Friday the 16th of September, we responded to reports of two men on bicycles in Bampfylde Street in Princesshay, Exeter acting in a threatening manner.
“One of these men was seen to point what was believed to be a handgun and threatened a passer-by.
“We managed to detain both suspects later that night and located an imitation firearm; these two men are now on police...
Staff, volunteers and patients at the city’s hospice were celebrating after being awarded £2,000 from the E.ON Energy Action Fund towards the cost of replacement lighting throughout the building.
In a bid to improve its energy efficiency, charity Hospiscare has now begun fitting LED lighting in its day care and in-patient units, education facilities and staff offices. Hospiscare expects the new, high efficiency lighting to reduce its electricity use by more than 60%, with resulting savings to the charity of around £5,000 a year. The donation from E.ON covered the cost of improved...
A Willand sports club is set to introduce more youngsters to gymnastics, weightlifting and athletics thanks to a donation from a leading UK housebuilder. Excelsior Athletic Development Club received £1,000 from Persimmon Homes South West as part of the firm’s Community Champion initiative, which sees a pot of £24,000 donated to local groups and charities each year. The club has 32 gymnasts aged from five to 10 and will use the donation to invest in new gymnastics mats. James Marshall, head coach at Excelsior Athletic Development Club, said: “We are thrilled to be receiving this generous...
Dream-A-Way, the local Exeter based charity run entirely by a dedicated volunteer team, celebrated their 21st annual golf day at Woodbury Park recently, on a day which proved record breaking in many ways. They are hugely grateful for the massive generosity of supporters and sponsors, both locally and nationally and indebted to everyone who sponsored or played who were the backbone which ensured a truly memorable day. A full field of enthusiastic golfers, from many parts of the country, enjoyed this terrific day in the sunshine on the beautiful Oaks Championship Course. The management team...
On 1st and 2nd October, Exeter Library will be hosting Devon’s largest Fun Palace, a free place for everyone to join in and celebrate creativity, art, science and culture within the community.
An exciting programme of creative events and workshops will be held throughout the weekend, ranging from laughter yoga and experimental music machines to printing workshops, computer and business support sessions and storytelling and sign language. Exeter Library‘s Fun Palace will kick off on Saturday 1st October from 9am when the Bibliotherapy Room will be open, using books and literature to...
South West independent electrical wholesaler Devondale Electrical has been shortlisted in the prestigious Electrical Industry Awards.
The company, which has its headquarters in Exeter, is a finalist in the hotly contested ‘Wholesaler of the Year’ category.
Managing Director, Paul Wood said: “The whole team was delighted to receive the news that we had been shortlisted.
“Devondale was a finalist in this category in 2012, and this time we have all our fingers and toes crossed that the company will walk away with the award.”
Sunday 13 November to Monday 27 February Cruises are tide dependent. Selected dates/times only.
See details below. Booking essential Come and enjoy a popular RSPB birdwatching cruises that lasts between 1-1.5 hours and is well known for the variety of birds you can see and how close you can get to them – so ideal for everyone.
All throughout the cruise, expert commentary is provided by knowledgeable RSPB volunteers who will keep a close eye out and help you spot the various species of waders and wildfowl that either flock to the Exe to overwinter or call the Exe their home...
